Health

Wisconsin lacks standards or health advisory limits for more than half of pesticide-related chemicals analyzed in the state, and there are currently no state surface water standards for pesticides.

As the government shutdown approaches its end, Democratic U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin said hundreds of thousands of Wisconsinites could see their health care costs soar.

As many as 1 in 15 people drive under the influence of marijuana. And while many believe they drive better stoned, evidence shows they don’t.

Instances of movement disorders such as Parkinson’s Disease and essential tremors are up. Fortunately, treatment is advancing as well. A neurosurgeon talked to Larry Meiller about the latest procedure available in Wisconsin.

Wisconsin will be short by more than 10,000 nurses in 15 years, according to the state’s Department of Workforce Development. A professor at UW-Oshkosh told WPR’s “Wisconsin Today” one way to address the shortage is to bring more men into the profession.

Open enrollment through the Affordable Care Act Marketplace is now underway, and many Wisconsinites are seeing much higher premiums.

Wisconsin lawmakers heard testimony Wednesday about a proposal to define abortion in state law, which Republican supporters say will clear up fears that abortion restrictions will also affect miscarriage management.

Since the fall of Roe v. Wade, abortion policy and availability has been in flux in Wisconsin, and providers and advocates say it can leave patients confused.

Health system operating margins rebounded slightly in 2024 after being in the red in 2023, a report noted. Among 23 Wisconsin health systems — comprising 129 hospitals — operating margins rose from negative 0.8 percent to 2.2 percent. 

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